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# Henry Malfroy (1895–1995)

## What is Henry Malfroy’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Henry Malfroy at 20 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,769 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,721–$1,986, n=5). The auction record is $13,708 for View of Martigues, oil on canvas (2018, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | View of Martigues, oil on canvas, 1895 | Oil on canvas | $13,708 | Dorotheum | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | VENISE, PARADE NAVALE DEVANT LE PALAIS DES DOGES, 1895 | Huile sur toile | $11,400 | Osenat | Jun 2010 |
| 3 | Venice, the Grand Canal | Painting | $8,139 | Tajan | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Place de la Madeleine, Paris, oil on canvas, 1895 | Oil on canvas | $7,688 | Dorotheum | Feb 2018 |
| 5 | a harbour scene; the fishermen | — | $7,115 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 6 | Southern harbour view, oil on canvas, 1895 | Oil on canvas | $5,611 | Dorotheum | Jun 2017 |
| 7 | NOTRE DAME DE PARIS | Oil on board | $5,579 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 8 | A quay on the French riviera, 1881 | Oil paint | $5,407 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 9 | Venice, a view to San Giorgio Maggiore, oil on canvas | Oil on canvas | $4,867 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 10 | Les Martigues | Huile sur toile | $4,334 | De Baecque et Associés | Mar 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $5,579 |
| Paintings | 36 | $2,051 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $2,671 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,527 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henry Malfroy is a French artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,383. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Henry Malfroy sold in 2025 for $8,139, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Henry Malfroy work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Henry Malfroy work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Malfroy work is $2,383.

The median Henry Malfroy painting sells for $1,735 across 42 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henry Malfroy paintings typically sell for $584–$2,115 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $1,735†‡ | $15,000† | 70% | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $12,554†‡ | $15,000† | — | 2018-04-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $584–$2,115†‡ | $1,472†‡ | $15,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,673–$3,979†‡ | $2,004†‡ | $8,139 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $15,000† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $8,139 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Henry Malfroy worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Malfroy work is $2,383. The median Henry Malfroy painting sells for $1,735 across 42 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henry Malfroy paintings typically sell for $584–$2,115 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Henry Malfroy painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Malfroy painting is $1,735. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Henry Malfroy's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Malfroy painting is $15,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Henry Malfroy painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Malfroy painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,472, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Henry Malfroy painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Malfroy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,004, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Henry Malfroy's auction record?

Henry Malfroy's auction record is $15,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henry Malfroy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-malfroy (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.